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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Introduction/Contents/Federal Emissions Information/Registration and Service/Ownership Records
- 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions/Safety Decals/Hazard Symbols and Meanings
- 4 Safety Decals
- 5 Features/Specifications
- 6 Unpacking and Assembly
- 7 Operation
- 8 Maintenance Schedule
- 9 Maintenance and Storage
- 10 Troubleshooting and Repair
- 11 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
- 12 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
- 13 Warranty
- 14 Declaration of Conformity
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions VECTOR™ Compact Tiller GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Product #’s: 26750 14318 (CE) P/N: 13278 ECN: 10647 REV8: 11/01/14 Get parts online at © 2014 Ardisam, Inc. www.getearthquake.com All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Declaration of Conformity ........................................27 FEDERAL EMISSION INFORMATION Earthquake warrants to the retail purchaser, that this compact tiller was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). -
Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions/Safety Decals/Hazard Symbols And Meanings
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and CAUTION schedule included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual. CAUTION INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT with all controls and safety precautions. - Page 4 If • Do not operate the machine without proper guards or it does rotate when in neutral, contact Earthquake® other safety protective devices in place. Customer Service for instruction. • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation •...
- Page 5 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller WARNING WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST.
- Page 6 Children and bystanders • Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake, including all nuts and bolts. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that others will remain where you last saw them.
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Page 7: Safety Decals
European customers can order from their local dealer and US customers can order by calling Earthquake customer service. These safety labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment. Follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller. - Page 8 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS A: Warning! B: Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines. C: Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating Machine. D: Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This Machine. E: Dangerous Moving Parts. F: Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts.
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Page 9: Features/Specifications
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller FEATURES KNOBBY DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER COMFORT GRIPS ADJUSTABLE FORWARD CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DEPTH REGULATOR TRANSPORT WHEELS TINES SPECIFICATIONS Sound and Vibration Levels ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 99cc Model 2006/42/EC 2006/42/EC 2006/42/EC TILLING WIDTH 11 in., 16 in., 21 in. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Assembly
M8-20 BOLTS M8 NUTS & WASHERS 1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly. HAND 2. Parts bag for VECTOR tiller contains: KNOB • 2- Bolts M8 x 1.25 x 20 Hex Head • 6- Bolts M8 x 1.25 x 25 Hex Head •... - Page 11 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller 5. Assemble tine shield extensions using six (6) M6 bolts 7. Install the drag stake assembly from the top down through and six (6) nylock nuts. SEE FIGURE 4 the drag stake holder tube on the tiller frame between the wheels.
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Page 12: Operation
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller OPERATION WARNING CONTROLS THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY Drive Safety Control Lever TO INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE ENGINE AT THIS TIME. PLEASE READ THIS Engage tines into forward, releasing returns machine to SECTION AND ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY neutral. - Page 13 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller WARNING CAUTION DO NOT USE CHOKE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE. • DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND THE TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE...
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Page 14: Maintenance And Storage
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Additional engine operation and related precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s manual Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the that accompanies each tiller. industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation. - Page 15 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller c. Pull the belt down and out of the way. WARNING d. Push the belt down and away from the transmission pulley to remove. T O P R E V E N T A C C I D E N TA L 5.
- Page 16 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual • DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED provides information and a maintenance schedule for performing...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting And Repair
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller STORAGE 5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole. 6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly PREPARE FOR STORAGE in cylinder head area. -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Handlebar Assembly Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 19 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Handlebar Assembly ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 18135 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 25 SFH GR8.8 ZN 3245 WASHER M8 8.4MM X 24MM X 2.2MM ZN 64132 NUT M8 X 1.25 HSF...
- Page 20 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 21 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 53617 ARM FORWARD REAR TINE 17354 FORWARD IDLER PULLEY 332033 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 50 HHCS W1265V0915 BOLT M8 X 25 HHCS W1265V0904 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 20 HHCS...
- Page 22 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Chassis Assembly Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 23 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Chassis Assembly ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 18004 WELDMENT VECTOR FRAME 13366 LOCK PIN WIRE BALE 92776 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 20 HHCS GR8.8 ZN 18010 HANDLEBAR LOWER STRAP BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 20 HHCS ZN GR8.8...
- Page 24 Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission Assembly Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Page 25: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission Assembly ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 13610 WORM DRIVESHAFT 20MM OD 8924 RING RETAINING EXTERNAL 3/4 INCH 13837 KEY 5MM X 5MM X 16MM 13612 TINE SHAFT 25MM OD 8MM KEY FT... -
Page 26: Warranty
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – 10/01/2014 Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), a manufacturing company, warrants this product to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If there is insufficient evidence of the purchase date, the effective date of this warranty will begin on the tiller’s date of manufacture. -
Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
Operator's Manual VECTOR™ Compact Tiller Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 28 Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.